Should I get another dog?

[Tonya]

As many of you know, I just recently rehomed Teddy because he wasn't working out in our house. (Here's the thread http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...+rehomed+Teddy) I already miss him so bad! I've went and visited him like everyday. He's really happy there.

Anyways, I'm thinking about rescuing a small adult female dog. If I get an adult, I'll already know her personality and habits. Also, I tend to have much better luck with females. What do you all think?

Be sure to read the other thread before you vote, so that you have the background. I appreciate your honesty.

[Tonya]

Ok, not a small dog, but she's been there forever. I remember her a year or two ago!

Black/White Female Bull Terrier Mix
Tally is a wonderful dog. She loves everybody, is good with other dogs, has been spayed, is a good watchdog, medium in size & ready for a home.

[Tonya]

So has Tessa.

[Tonya]

Ok, one more. Sorry. To young though.

[Rio and Me]

I say go for it.
I belive the reason you rehomed Teddy is because he didnt fit your life etc? Not because you didnt have time, love and space for him!
So if you could rescue a needy dog that would suit you and your dogs then you'd be doing a good thing for the dog and you!
Ky and Rio
PS the dog's you shown are gorgeous!!!

[Amber]

I think you should get another dog, but you said "But I don't feel that I can provide a good home to a small dog." So maybe you should go for something medium or bigger. But yeah, If you have the time I say go for it!!

[primabella]

I really think it's up to you. But as Amber brought up, you did say you couldn't provide a good home to a small dog, so I think sticking to medium or bigger dogs would be best. The worst thing to do would be to get yourself in the same situation as you did with Teddy.

The dogs you posted are all beautiful.

[Tonya]

I think you are right. If I do get one, it should be at least 15lbs. It is impossible to keep a 5lb dog in a fence.

[Kfamr]

I don't really think any of us can tell you if you should get another dog or not. It's really up to if you're able to provide everything a dog needs for another dog, as well as the people in your household agree (whomever has a say) -- Financially, physically, and emotionally. It's sort of like having a child, you can't really make a poll on it.

[Tonya]

Kfamr, of course it'll be ultimately my decision, but I don't see anything wrong with a poll. It's good to hear input before I make my decision.

[Kfamr]

Yes, but what i'm saying is no one here, unless they live in your household, can really say if you should get one or not.

[Tonya]

You all practically do live in my household. lol. I hold nothing back! I think PT knows me better then my family.

[Kfamr]

What does your husband think of it?

[Tonya]

My husband is a meathead...(joke, honey...i love you!) I never listen to him when it comes to pets. lol. It was his idea first. He gave me a heart attack the day after Ted left by bringing up getting a female dog. I told him no way in heck. -I didn't want to chance getting heartbroken again. But I'm already craving! I'm thinking my odds will be better with an adult. It's so hard to tell how a baby puppy is going to turn out. I am a pretty forgiving mommy, my big dogs have put me through heck many times...But Ted was just way to much.

[Kfamr]

Best thing to do is that all of your human family, that live in the house, to go to the Humane Society or Dog Shelter as often as you can. Check out all of the dogs, and eventually one will catch your heart and your eye -- bring the pups in to meet, if it all works out, it was meant to be!